The Town FilesGoodland, Michigan
Township in Lapeer County · population 1,735 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $293,900
- Household income
- $108,063
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 38.8
Goodland is a township of 1,735 people in Lapeer County, Michigan. The median home is worth $293,900, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for families than 89% of Michigan towns, quieter than 85% of Michigan towns, easier by car than 83% of Michigan towns.
How Goodland ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Goodland is worth $293,900, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $108,063, which is more affordable than 61% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,279 a month. 91.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Goodland | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $293,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,279 | $955 |
| Median household income | $108,063 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Goodland
| People | Goodland | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 46.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Goodland
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 12.7°F. About 31.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.1 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goodland since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 23, 1999.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 7, 2020.
Severe weather in Lapeer County since 1996
Lapeer County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Lapeer County
Lapeer County had 21,986 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,778 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Goodland itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Towns near Goodland
- Arcadia, MI5.6 mi · 3,148 people · home $235,400
- Imlay, MI5.6 mi · 3,115 people · home $298,100
- Lynn, MI6.0 mi · 1,117 people · home $283,300
- Imlay City, MI6.2 mi · 3,703 people · home $150,000
- Attica, MI7.8 mi · 962 people · home $186,300
- Attica, MI7.8 mi · 4,706 people · home $246,300
- Burnside, MI7.9 mi · 1,904 people · home $216,100
- Brown City, MI8.0 mi · 1,302 people · home $127,700
Goodland questions
Is Goodland, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Goodland scores better for retirees than 20% of Michigan towns and quieter than 85%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Goodland?
The median owner-occupied home in Goodland is valued at $293,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,063, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,279 a month.
What is the weather like in Goodland?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 12.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.3 inches of precipitation a year and 40.1 inches of snow.
Does Goodland get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goodland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)